Television and Audio Sugges
Ɵons
Although these inverters are shielded and
Į
ltered to minimize signal interference, some interference with your
television picture may be unavoidable, especially with weak signals. However, here are some sugges
Ɵ
ons that may
improve rece
ƉƟŽŶ
.
1.
First, make sure that television antenna produces a clear signal under normal opera
Ɵ
ng condi
Ɵ
ons (i.e., at
home plugged into a standard 110V AC wall outlet). Also, ensure that the antenna cable is properly shielded
and of good quality.
2.
Change the posi
Ɵ
ons of the inverter, antenna cables and television power cord.
3.
Isolate the television, its power cord and antenna cables from the 12-Volt power source by running an
extension cord from the inverter to the television set.
4.
Coil the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12-Volt power source to the inverter.
5.
A
Ʃ
ach a "Ferrite Data Line Filter" to the television power cord. More than one
Į
lter may be required. These
Į
lters are available at most electronic supply stores.
Note
x
Inexpensive sound systems may emit a "buzzing" sound when operated with the inverter. This is due to
inadequate
Į
lters in the sound system. There is no solu
Ɵ
on to this problem short of purchasing a sound
system with a higher quality power supply.
Blown Automo
ƟǀĞ Fuses
Depending on the make and model of your automobile, running the power inverter near full capacity from your
cigare
Ʃ
e lighter port may result in a blown automo
Ɵ
ve ciga
ƌĞƩ
e lighter fuse. This fuse will need to be replaced
with the same size fuse. Please note, a blown automo
Ɵ
ve fuse will not cause damage to your car wiring. To avoid
blowing an automo
Ɵ
ve fuse in this situa
Ɵ
on, do not operate the power inverter over 400 wa
Ʃ
s for extended
periods of
Ɵ
me from your ciga
ƌĞƩ
e lighter or 12-Volt
power
port.
Blown Power Inverter Fuses
Source of Power
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Your power inverter is equipped with (2) external 25A spade-type fuses. With reasonable care it should not be
necessary to replace these fuses. Most blown fuses are the result of reverse polarity or a short circuit within the
appliance or equipment being operated. If the fuse happens to blow, disconnect the appliance or equipment
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a new one into its place.
Most automobile and marine ba
Ʃ
eries will provide an ample power supply to the inverter for 30 to 60 minutes
even when the engine is o
ī
. Actual
ƟŵĞ
may vary depending upon the age and condi
Ɵ
on of the ba
Ʃ
ery, and the
power demand being placed on it by the equipment being operated with the inverter. If you decide to use the
inverter while the engine is o
ī
, we recommend that you start the engine every hour and let it run for approximately
10 minutes to recharge the ba
Ʃ
ery. We also recommend that the device plugged into the inverter be turned OFF
before star
Ɵ
ng the vehicle engine. Although it is not necessary to disconnect the inverter when turning over the
engine, it may momentarily cease to operate as the ba
Ʃ
ery voltage decreases. When the inverter is not supplying
power, it draws very low amperage from the ba
Ʃ
ery and may be le
Ō
connected to the ba
Ʃ
ery for up to three hours.
However, we recommend the inverter always be disconnected when not in use.